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In case you have heard about heartworm disease but don't feel prepared to protect your pet from it, we want to share with you some facts about heartworm disease. If you need to get your pet checked, please call us and schedule an appointment. What is...

April is Heartworm Disease Awareness month. Call Bristol County Veterinary Hospital to Set-up your Dog’s yearly heartworm test now for a special discounted price for the month of April. Cat owners, prevention is the key for your feline family members. Stop...

While a “healthy weight” is something people understand, more than half of dogs and cats are overweight. Overweight and obese pets are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, orthopedic disease, and more. Here are four...

You want to protect your pet from anything that could hurt them. Sometimes we forget about the things in our homes that can really hurt pets. Since March is Poison Prevention Month, we want to show you some unexpectedly dangerous items. With that, here are...

Did you know that overweight pets have an average lifespan of 2 years less than their "ideal weight" counterparts? Being as little as 20% overweight for dogs or cats can lead to increased risk of urinary bladder stones, cystitis, diabetes, arthritis and/or heart...

Cold Laser Therapy is a non-painful and noninvasive method of treating acute and chronic pain and inflammation conditions. Also known as low-level laser therapy, this therapeutic treatment utilizes a laser with a light wavelength that will not increase the thermal...

What makes Vectra 3D Bristol County Veterinary Hospital’s product of choice? Effectiveness. Vectra 3D kills fleas and ticks faster than any other product, and that’s if the parasites can even get past its repelling feature. Vectra 3D repels fleas, ticks,...

Since 1986, Moriarty’s Fence Company have been serving Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Southern Connecticut and is committed to providing a complete range of pet containment solutions, products and training support for your entire family’s safety and...

We always want to include your furry companions in the festivities, but as you celebrate this holiday season, try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. Also, be sure to steer them clear of the following...

During the summer months in New England, temperatures can be lethal for humans as well as our pets. While outside with your dog, please be mindful of the signs of heat exhaustion, which could lead to potentially fatal heat stroke. Heat Exhaustion Signs in...